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CSi Weather…<\/p>\nCSi Weather…<\/p>\n
TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY…Cloudy in the morning then partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds around<\/p>\n
5 mph increasing to west around 15 mph in the afternoon.<\/p>\n
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.SATURDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. West winds<\/p>\n
around 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY\u2026Increasing clouds. A 30 percent chance of rain showers.<\/p>\n
Highs around 60. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to<\/p>\n
around 40 mph.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY NIGHT\u2026Decreasing clouds. Lows in the lower 40s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY\u2026Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY NIGHT\u2026Decreasing clouds. Lows in the mid 40s.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY\u2026Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n
showers. Lows in the lower 40s.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY\u2026Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT\u2026Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY\u2026Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.<\/p>\n
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Very windy conditions are possible Saturday and Sunday. Near<\/p>\n
critical fire weather conditions are possible across portions of<\/p>\n
the west and central Saturday.<\/p>\n
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NDDoH<\/p>\n
COVID-19 Stats<\/p>\n
Fri. Sept., 25\u00a0 2020<\/p>\n
Posted 11-a.m.<\/p>\n
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Barnes<\/strong><\/p>\n New Positives\u00a0 2<\/p>\n Total Positives 228<\/p>\n Active Cases 38<\/p>\n Recovered 190<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stutsman<\/strong><\/p>\n New Positives\u00a0 1<\/p>\n Total Positives\u00a0 505<\/p>\n Active Cases 62<\/p>\n Recovered 440<\/p>\n COVID-19 Test Results BY THE NUMBERS<\/strong><\/p>\n 5,814 \u2013 Total Tests from Yesterday*<\/p>\n 609,021 \u2013 Total tests completed since pandemic began<\/p>\n 436 \u2013 Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****<\/p>\n 19,885 \u2013 Total positive individuals since pandemic began<\/p>\n 7.97% \u2013 Daily Positivity Rate**<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n 3,562 Total Active Cases<\/p>\n +79 Individuals from yesterday<\/p>\n 347 \u2013 Individuals Recovered from Yesterday (253 with a recovery date of yesterday****)<\/p>\n 16,104 \u2013 Total recovered since pandemic began<\/p>\n 89 \u2013 Currently Hospitalized<\/p>\n +0 \u2013 Individuals from yesterday<\/p>\n 8 \u2013 New Deaths*** (219 total deaths since the pandemic began)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n * Note that this does not include individuals from out of state and has been updated to reflect the most recent information discovered after cases were investigated.<\/em><\/p>\n **Individuals who tested positive divided by the total number of people tested who have not previously tested positive (<\/em>susceptible encounters<\/em><\/a>). <\/em><\/p>\n *** Number of individuals who tested positive and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19. ******Totals may be adjusted as individuals are found to live out of state, in another county, or as other information is found during investigation.<\/em><\/p>\n For descriptions of these categories, visit the <\/em>NDDoH dashboard<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, visit the NDDoH website at\u00a0www.health.nd.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>, follow on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and visit the CDC website at\u00a0www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cWhile Dr. Mariani\u2019s tenure was short, we are grateful for his service and for jumping into the many complexities of this extremely challenging role \u2013 including connecting directly with parents, school superintendents, mayors and local public health officials \u2013 at a time when our state is facing rising and record COVID-19 cases. We are saddened to see him leave and appreciate his meaningful contributions. Paul is a man of high intelligence and integrity. We agreed that the amended close contact order\u2019s penalty provisions \u2013 a misdemeanor as required by current state law \u2013 became a large and unforeseen distraction to our mission of slowing the spread of the coronavirus in our state.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWhile the governor and I agreed on the urgent need to isolate positives and quarantine close contacts in accordance with CDC guidelines, and that the amended order\u2019s penalty provision was overly punitive, the circumstances around the handling of the order made my position untenable,\u201d Dr. Mariani said. \u201cI want to thank the Governor for his understanding and for the outstanding team at the North Dakota Department of Health for their professionalism and dedication to the health and safety of North Dakota citizens.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n UPDATE<\/p>\n If you have requested an absentee ballot, a secure ballot drop box is available from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, in the entrance of the Stutsman County Courthouse, 511 2nd<\/sup> Ave SE, Jamestown, ND 58401. Another secure ballot drop box is available 24 hours a day in the entrance of the Stutsman County Law Enforcement Center, 205 6th<\/sup> St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401.<\/p>\n Absentee ballots must be postmarked no later than November 2, 2020.\u00a0 Ballots may also be delivered to the above located drop boxes or the Stutsman County Auditor\u2019s Office by 5:00 pm on November 2, 2020.<\/p>\n Stutsman County has chosen to permanently close the rural election precincts and offer a \u2018vote by mail\u2019 option to the affected precincts. If you choose to \u2018vote by mail\u2019 each voter will need to complete and return an absentee application to the Stutsman County Auditor\u2019s Office. On September 14, 2020, applications were mailed to those voters without an application on file for the General Election. If you have not received an application, please contact the Auditor\u2019s Office at (701) 252-9035. Vote by Mail ballots must be postmarked no later than November 2, 2020.\u00a0 Ballots may also be delivered in the above located drop boxes or to the Stutsman County Auditor\u2019s Office by 5:00 pm on November 2, 2020.<\/p>\n The Early Voting Precinct will be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Stutsman County Courthouse beginning October 19 and ending October 30, 2020.<\/p>\n Whether a person votes by absentee ballot or in-person, valid identification including the voter\u2019s name, current residential address and date of birth is required. Options include a North Dakota driver\u2019s license, a nondriver\u2019s identification card, ID issued by a tribal government or a long-term care identification certificate. More information about voter identification can be found at vote.nd.gov. Voters can also verify their voting information and address at vote.nd.gov. If a voter is unable to update their current address before election day, then the voter MUST bring with them a document such as a lease, utility bill or bank statement showing their current residential address.<\/p>\n This information, and more, can be found at www.stutsmancounty.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n Corps water management engineers plan to increase outflows to around 600 cubic feet per second, or cfs for approximately three days. The current outflow is 400 cfs. After the reservoir is lowered approximately 0.5 ft, the outflow will be slowly reduced to 50 cfs. Corps staff anticipate maintaining the lower outflow for approximately\u00a07 \u2013 10 days. During this time, the Lake Ashtabula pool elevation is expected to rise approximately 1 foot to an elevation of 1265.5 feet. Outflows will resume slightly above seasonal levels of approximately 500 cfs once the maintenance is complete, and Corps officials will begin the reservoir\u2019s normal winter drawdown consisting of slowly lowering the water level to an elevation of 1262.5 feet by March 1.<\/p>\n Outflows and pool elevations are subject to change. Updated forecasts will be available at https:\/\/www.mvp-wc.usace.army.mil\/reports\/Baldhill_Dam.Report.shtml<\/a> during the downstream maintenance.<\/p>\n Please be cautious near the water during the reduced outflow as conditions can change with little to no warning.<\/p>\n Sheyenne River Level Through Valley City<\/a><\/p>\n Lake Ashtabula Level<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Speakers will be announced later or at the event on Sunday.<\/p>\n There will be a meal of smoked beef brisket, ribs and all the trimmings. Social begins at 5-pm with pie auction and meal to follow. Tickets will be limited $25, individual $50,family or $10,student & military. Tickets available through any District 24 Republican Executive member or\u00a0 reserve by emailing district24gop@yahoo.com<\/p>\n Hay bales must be removed by October 1st or they will be disposed of so they will not create a snow problem.<\/p>\n Failure to comply with this order will result in the cost of mowing or hay bale removal being charged to the Barnes County Landowner. By order of the Barnes County Commission.<\/p>\n In Valley City, the Chamber reports that the Candidate Forum is planned for Tuesday October 6, 2020 at 7-p.m. at VCSU\u2019s Vangstad Auditorium.\u00a0 It will be an in person event, and wearing masks is required and observing social distancing.<\/p>\n On hand will be Dr. Ellen Chaffee, and discussion will include ballot measures, 1,2 and 3.<\/p>\n The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce, Local & Regional Issues Committee sponsors a Meeting Your Candidates Forum with District 12 candidates in conjunction with CSi Cable\u2019s Meet Your Candidates programs.<\/p>\n The forum will be held with the candidates in a virtual presentation on Wednesday October 14, 2020, live, at 7-p.m.<\/p>\n Replays will be shown on CSi Cable with the dates times, and channels to be announced, and the Chamber will offer the forum live and replays on their web site.<\/p>\n State Hospital Superintendent Rosalie Etherington will give a report. Other agenda items the medical director\u2019s report and updates on quality management, finances and employee wellness committee activities. The agenda also includes a report from the North Dakota Department of Human Services and a review of quality management and safety security annual reports. Other business may be discussed.<\/p>\n The agenda for the public meeting includes time for comments from the public and North Dakota State Hospital employees at the end of the meeting.<\/p>\n The complete agenda is online at www.nd.gov\/dhs\/info\/publicnotice\/index.html<\/a> and includes the Microsoft Teams link and conference call-in information.<\/p>\n Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations, including auxiliary aids, to participate in the meeting can contact Karla Bachmeier at 701-253-3964, 711 (TTY) or kxbachmeier@nd.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found on the <\/em>NDDoH website<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nINDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nCOUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED FRIDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n****<\/em> The actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/NDhealth-300x202.png\")
Bismarck\u00a0 (CSi) \u2013 Gov. Doug Burgum Friday afternoon accepted the resignation of Interim State Health Officer Dr. Paul Mariani, thanking him for his leadership of the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDOH) and appointing NDDOH Chief of Staff Dirk Wilke to fill the role until a replacement can be named.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/StutsCourthouse-300x202.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Election officials remind voters that Stutsman County will be conducting the General Election on November 3, 2020. The county-wide polling place for all precincts, Jamestown Civic Center, will be open from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm that day.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/baldhill-dam-300x197.jpg\")
St. Paul\u00a0 (USACE<\/a>)\u00a0 \u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, plans to alter Baldhill Dam outflows at Lake Ashtabula, near Valley City, North Dakota, starting Monday, Sept. 28, to help US Geological Survey technicians perform maintenance on downstream stream gages.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/GOPlogo1-300x202.jpg\")
Valley City\u00a0 (CSi) \u00a0 The 9th annual District 24 Republican Fall Round Up and Pie Auction will be held on Sunday, September 27\u00a0 at 5-p.m., at Chautauqua Park.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/MowDitches-300x200.jpg\")
Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Barnes County Commission has signed an order, that all grass and weeds along Barnes County roads must be mowed on or before October 1st, 2020, by the landowner or operator-as required by the North Dakota Century Code 63-05-02. Mowing along the slope and ditch bottom must have a maximum stubble height of 4 inches. The width of cut shall be as such that no weeds or grasses will extend higher than the shoulder of the road.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/vote-buttons-300x202.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (Chamber)\u00a0 Jamestown and Valley City area voters will have the opportunity, to attend candidate forums.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/statehospital2-300x202.jpg\")
BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 The North Dakota State Hospital\u2019s governing body will meet Monday, Sept. 28 at 9 a.m. CT in the administration conference room in the hospital\u2019s LRC Administration Building, 2605 Circle Dr., in Jamestown. Interested individuals can also join by Microsoft Teams or by conference call.<\/p>\n
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Jamestown Blue Jays High School football team set to play Valley City hosting the Hi-Liners on September 25 at Ernie Gates Field . The matchup replaces the previously scheduled home game against Williston\u2019s football team, quarantined from due to discovered COVID-19 cases.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/BarrenAmy-Coney-300x168.jpg\")
WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 Republicans are expecting President Donald Trump to announce Saturday that he is nominating Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, as he aims to put a historic stamp on the high court just weeks before the election. Even before Trump unveils the pick, conservative groups and congressional allies are laying the groundwork for a swift confirmation process for Barrett. They, like the president, are wasting little time moving to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, organizing multimillion-dollar ad campaigns and marshalling supporters both to confirm the pick and to boost Trump to a second term.<\/p>\n